LPD added, "The lengths some criminals go to in order to trick people and scam them are incredible, but this scam hits especially close to home."

Police said firefighters are not making solicitation calls to collect money for relatives of Solis.

"Please use extreme caution when anyone calls soliciting donations, especially on behalf of the fire department," LPD said. "We know that people want to show their appreciation for their first responders, but do not be taken by these criminals taking advantage of this terrible tragedy to steal from good-hearted people."